Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More

Book Reviews | Gordon Campbell | Scoop News | Wellington Scoop | Community Scoop | Search

 

The Dominion

Wellington Murder – Retrospective Tax Law – Chin Implants – Nuclear Testing

- WELLINGTON MURDER: A 26-year-old Wellington man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend whose body was found dumped in the Rimutaka Ranges yesterday afternoon.

- RETROSPECTIVE TAX LAW: The Government has bought its biggest fight with the business community this year by unveiling a controversial retrospective tax law to plug an estimated $150 million to $200 million hole in its finances.

- CHIN IMPLANTS: An increasing number of American men, fearful after a wave of job layoffs, are trying to put their best chin forward at work by getting an implant.

- NUCLEAR TESTING: Britain wanted to conduct an H-bomb test on the Kermadec Islands, less than 1000 kilometres from New Zealand, in the mid-1950s, according to a Wellington military historian.

Inside Political Headlines:
- Health bosses ready to quit – Sowry;
- Virgin Blue seeks okay for Tasman crossings;
- Clark backs Kim’s peace initiatives;
- Yelash plans to sue PM again over ‘secret’ payout revelation;
- Speaker’s tour cost taxpayers $150,000;
- Rankin has met set goals, papers show.

Editorial: A vote for equality.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Top Scoops Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.